Sound Off for Tuesday, July 23, 2013

To the caller from Ithaca regarding the person working 8-to-4 and only gets a 20-minute break: Sounds like right-to-work is moving in. Be prepared for more. It’s just a matter of time.

Beal CityI want to thank the person who found my cell phone at Mission Street Park Saturday night and took the time to track me down and give my phone back. I regret I did not get the person’s name; he certainly is a good Samaritan.

Mt. PleasantI really appreciate the Destination Michigan articles you’ve been printing. Michigan has so much beauty to share, and I really appreciate reading these.

Union TownshipTo the folks on High Street questioning the spending on the bridge: Hey, well-meaning people took the initiative to raise non-taxpayer money to beautify our community. If the folks with signs want to do the same, they can Google “fundraising” and find out how to do it. Otherwise, quit complaining about people who are doing good things.

Mt. PleasantThank you for the beautiful article about the wonderful Burnie Bonnell, She truly was a treasure for our community. Now, on the second page, where the article is continued, it said that Bonnell once “one” Art Reach of Mid-Michigan’s poster contest. Did your proofreader fall asleep? That would be the verb “won,” not the number.

Mt. PleasantFor the Ithaca individual who injured Fatboy, the 3-month-old puppy, good luck with that. We know who you are, and we will be watching you. Not only is it totally unacceptable, but you need to seek help. And you need to move out of Ithaca. The people of Ithaca don’t want you there. Get out now.

Mt. PleasantAbout the thing in the paper on Tuesday, the question about whether Adam or Eve were black or white: Well, in the pictures in the Bible, it shows them to be white. I’ve never seen pictures of them being black.

Isabella CountyWhy does the city of Alma allow someone on the corner of Superior Street by the college to have junk piles of wood and woodworking stuff? Why don’t they have to put a fence up? It looks like there are probably rats growing in there and everything else.

AlmaTo the Shepherd caller who wanted to know if Adam or Eve were black or white, research shows that Eve was a statuesque platinum blonde, and Adam looked very much like a young Denzel Washington.

St. LouisI want to compliment the Vestaburg group who had their special sports and night-time lighting. It was fantastic. The best bunch of lighting I’ve ever seen and I just want to congratulate them. And does anyone know where they do recycling anywhere close to Edmore, Vestaburg or Riverdale? And like I said, Vestaburg did a fantastic job.

VestaburgIn all fairness, and being an unbiased media source, are you going to have any pro-George Zimmerman cartoons in your paper?

Mt. PleasantDear Editor: Those of us who only knew Burnie Bonnell through her newspaper clippings felt we had a longtime personal relationship. What a special lady. Her family and friends will find it hard not to shed tears. Bless you all. You will never forget her.

Mt. PleasantKudos to the aunt who called police on the animal abuse to the puppy named “Fatboy” in Ithaca. I hope the guy gets the full four years, and then gets shipped out of the United States.

St. LouisTo the caller asking about the color of Adam and Eve’s skin: The story of Adam and Eve is an allegory. Please look that up in the dictionary. Adam and Eve are metaphors. Please look that up, too. And to the caller who always begins his rants by saying you won’t print it, please take note what you continually hurl insults toward people like atheists who do not agree with you. This does not mark you as a good Christian. It marks you as a hate-filled person. I suggest you look for guidance from the New Testament, and specifically whether Jesus ever advocates hate. I think you’ll be surprised.

Mt. PleasantThis is a public service announcement: Warning. Sound Off is hazardous to your health. The number of stupid or mean comments exceeds the numbers concerned to be safe. If you have an urge to call Sound Off, just don’t do it. If you feel the need to call Sound Off, please call your shrink. Hopefully he or she can talk you down.